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archdeacon of Dromore

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The Archdeacon of Dromore is a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Down and Dromore.[https://www.downanddromore.org/pages/about-us/office-holders-and-diocesan-council Diocesan web site] The archdeacon is responsible for the disciplinary supervision of clergy"ABCD: a basic church dictionary" Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001 {{ISBN|978-1-85311-420-5}} within the diocese.

History

The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Andreas, who held the office before becoming bishop of Dromore in 1244."[https://archive.org/details/fastiecclesiaehi03cott Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 3]" Cotton, H. pp295-297 Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848-1878 The current incumbent is Mark Harvey. In between, many of them went on to higher office:

See also

References

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Category:Lists of Anglican archdeacons in Ireland

Category:Diocese of Down and Dromore

Category:Religion in Northern Ireland